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How to Get Third Party Maps for Your GPS Navigation System

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Updating your maps for your GPS navigation system from time to time may sound time-consuming and costly. But really all you need is an Internet connection to get third party maps for your GPS navigation system. Third party maps, or “free maps,” ... more »

How to Get Your Picture-in-Picture TV to Work

By Dave Donovan

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Many of today's televisions come with picture-in-picture technology, but it is not always easy for owners to get it to work. Picture-in-picture works as a result of the television having two tuners. For picture-in-picture to work properly, you ... more »

How to Have iTunes Automatically Transfer Songs to an iPod

By eHow Electronics Editor

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iPods are designed to work seamlessly with iTunes, so you can have iTunes automatically transfer songs to an iPod. Part of this complimentary design is the syncing process. iTunes automatically transfers songs to your iPod the moment that your ... more »

How to How to Reset Your iPod : Tips & Methods for the Novice

By expertvillage

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In this free video clip series, our expert will demonstrate and explain basic usage tips and techniques for iPod owners. Learn about how to use this Apple music and video player step by step, including methods for dock connecting, choosing an ... more »

How to Improve the Battery Life of an iPod

By eHow Electronics Editor

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You can improve the battery life of an iPod in two ways. One way is to maximize the amount of time you can play or use the iPod before recharging, and the other way seeks to extend the life of the iPod rechargeable battery before it needs ... more »

How to Improve the Battery Life of an iPod Shuffle

By eHow Electronics Editor

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You can improve the battery life of an iPod Shuffle by using iTunes effectively, limiting the extras you put in your music and by taking care of the portable music player. Simple maintenance and usage habits will help improve the overall battery ... more »

How to Increase the Battery Life on a Palm Z22

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The Palm Z22 made its entrance into the long line of Palm handhelds by offering easy-to-use features, appealing to the electronically inept who had been avoiding the world of PDAs. As with most other electronic devices, however, the battery life ... more »

How to Increase the Memory of a PocketPC

By eHow Electronics Editor

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PocketPC’s are widely recognized as the future of personal computers. Wireless and portable, a PocketPC travels with you and offers you many of the functions you have come to expect from desktop units. As with all PC’s, storage space is ... more »

How to Input Text on an iPhone

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Unlike many other mobile phones the iPhone uses an ingenious and intuitive method of text input to allow you to write lots of text in a quick and accurate way. Whether it's making a note, writing an SMS or entering new contact information, follow ... more »

How to Insert Shure EC2 Sound Isolating Earphones

By eHow Electronics Editor

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For over 80 years, Shure has been in the business of making audio sound good. The EC2 earphones are designed to fit snugly in your ears and reduce the outside noise so that you get high quality sound without any distractions. In order to get the ... more »

How to Install a CompactFlash Card in a Dell Axim

By eHow Electronics Editor

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For the past four years, the Dell Axim has been one of the most popular and affordable PocketPC’s on the market. The Dell Axim is also widely compatible with multiple memory expansive formats. Compact Flash memory cards were among the first in ... more »

How to Install a Hidden Camera in a Home Office

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Video surveillance cameras in homes increase in popularity every year. As the culture of crime increases, people feel strongly lead to increase security in their home offices to protect their professional property. If you have decided that a ... more »

How to Install a Satellite Dish

By tRoy

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As a satellite dish installation technician for the past 2 years, here is how you can install your own dish system... more »

How to Install an Audio Capacitor in a Car

By Dubtrizzle

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This will explain how to add a car audio capacitor for your mobile audio system... more »

How to Install an Outdoor Antenna for Your TV

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Installing an outdoor TV antenna yourself can be a big challenge. This job takes patience, time and expertise. There are plenty of safety precautions to keep in mind. Knowing what you're doing before you take a single step onto the roof will help ... more »

How to Install Apple TV to Your Television

By Henry

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The great thing about Apple TV is that it works wirelessly. Your computer and TV are in constant contact with each other—every time you get something new on Itunes, it will show up on your Apple TV drive. First though, you’ve got to connect ... more »

How to Install Dish Network Satellite TV Indoors

By eHow Electronics Editor

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If a space crunch or a homeowners' association is making it difficult to install your Dish Network satellite system outside, try installing it inside your apartment, condo or house instead. Follow the steps below... more »

How to Install Home Theater Central Channel Speakers

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Installing a home theater central channel speaker properly is key to getting the best performance from your system. You want to be able to hear every word of dialogue, and a good central speaker can accomplish that. Here are some steps to help ... more »

How to Install iTunes on a PC

By eHow Electronics Editor

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iTunes is a program that is used on Mac computers, but there is also a PC version available. iTunes makes it easy to organize, play and enjoy your music files on your computer. Follow the steps below to download and install iTunes to your PC... more »

How to Load Photos From a Computer to an iPod

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Your iPod and your computer can work hand-in-hand, providing you with many options to utilize both of their features. This is true with photos on both products as well. Whether using a Mac or PC, your iPod is built to handle the storage of photos ... more »

How to Maintain a Cassette Deck

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Cassette deck maintenance prevents and solves problems and improves recording and playback sound quality... more »

How to Maintain a Plasma TV

By eHow Electronics Editor

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While plasma TVs might look stunning on the showroom floor, effort is necessary to maintain top-notch performance after you bring a plasma TV home. You will need to clean your plasma TV on a regular basis, as well as to adjust its settings for ... more »

How to Make a DVD of Photos to View on TV

By LinuxLuver

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So Grandma has a jillion old family pictures - probably several pics per picture frame - and lots more in boxes, closets and attic. Assignment: .* take those pieces of family history, .* put them on a DVD, and .* show Grandma how to view ... more »

How to Make a Great Gangsta Rap Playlist for Your iPod

By tommyboy2k

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Making a solid gangsta rap playlist can take a lot of time and effort but when it is done it is well worth it. It is the gift that can keep on giving everytime play it or share it with others. The most important ingredient to making a solid ... more »

How to make a home theater

By DanielYunas

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Ever wonder how to achieve Theatrical sound in your living room? Get the rich contrast, and depth of color, so vibrant that it’s close to reality? All this is possible with a little bit of knowledge, focus in the right direction, and avoiding to ... more »